Bird festivals
Festivals are a good way to meet fellow bird enthusiasts and learn more about birds. [MORE…]
Conservation
How do I apply for bird sanctuary funding?
Depending on the nature of the project, you may be eligible to apply for a [MORE…]
How do I submit a birding grant?
Before contacting the Migratory Bird Program with questions about grant proposals, please check the “How [MORE…]
Why do birds keep hitting my windows?
Picture windows can be death traps for birds. Be sure to locate feeders and nest [MORE…]
Taxonomic listing of federally protected migratory birds
TAXONOMIC LISTING Species are listed in phylogenetic sequence by scientific name, with the common (English) [MORE…]
What migratory bird species are federally protected?
Species are listed alphabetically by common (English) group names, with the scientific name of each [MORE…]
What threats are there for migratory birds?
Migratory birds face numerous threats throughout their annual cycles from both natural and human-caused sources. [MORE…]
How does bird-watching impact U.S. economics?
The latest National Survey of Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife-Associated Recreation, produced by the U.S. Fish [MORE…]
What is the Migratory Bird Treaty Act?
The Migratory Bird Treaty Act makes it illegal for anyone to take, possess, import, export, [MORE…]
Why should I care about birds and their habitats?
Migratory birds are among nature’s most magnificent living resources and play a significant ecological, economic, [MORE…]